"During a brief appearance in D.C. Superior Court, Mathew Goldstein stood next to his newly hired attorney Thomas Hartnett, as Hartnett explained to a judge that his client was 'discussing' whether to ask that his case be reviewed to determine whether he is eligible for mental health court. ...

"Defendants found eligible for mental health court can ultimately have their charges dropped if they successfully complete all requirements of the court, according to the court's Web site."